Once Upon a Pen Fairy Tale Book Awards

The Once Upon a Pen Fairy Tale Book Awards celebrate the best in fairy tale, myth, legend, and classic literature retellings and is a reader’s choice award, where books are nominated and voted on by readers. 

Books are eligible for several categories, including Best Book of the Year, and must meet specific content guidelines to ensure suitability for a wide audience, including teens.

Categories

• Book of the Year
• Best Heroine
• Best Hero
• Best Side Character
• Best Animal Companion
• Best Novel by a Debut Author
• Best Non Magical Retelling
• Best Snacks in the Story
• Best Mashup (of 2 or more stories)
• Best Cover
• Best Fantasy Worldbuilding
• Most Romantic Couple
• Best Retelling of an Obscure Tale
• Best Villain (Antagonist of the Story)
• Best Villain Retelling
• Best Short Story
• Best Anthology
• Best Multi-Author Series